Turkey, River, and Gold Dust Trails Loop

Easy hike for the family. Has a playground, camp ground for tents along with a canoe launch. Rest rooms were extremely clean and well taken care of. The Turkey Trail is a short hike from the main road to the James River. It first traverses overgrown fields, then climbs down a gentle slope to the riverbank. Along the bank is a campground and a canoe launch. There is a large parking lot at the trailhead. The entrance fee for the park is currently $3.00 per car. Powhatan State Park was the vision of many in the Powhatan County community and several members of the general assembly. In 2003, 1,564 acres were transferred from the Department of Juvenile Justice to the Department of Conservation and Recreation for the development of a park. You'll find Powhatan State Park in the northwest corner of Powhatan County on the historic James River. The park has diverse wildlife habitat, from open fields to upland hardwood forests. Guests can use the park's car-top boat slide to get in the river. Other amenities, including a canoe-in campground, multi-use trails and wildlife observation areas, are being developed.